Almost 1 in 5 people in the US have a disability of some kind. This means almost everyone has someone in their life who is disabled. However, there are many types of disabilities and a huge range of needs that people with disabilities have. If you wish to support friends or relatives facing the challenges …
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About 48.9 million people, or approximately 19.4 percent of the non-institutionalized civilian US population is disabled. Almost half of those people, 24.1 million, are severely disabled. More than one-third of adults in the US, about 35.7 percent, are obese according to clinical criteria. More than 1 in 20, about 6.3 percent, meet the criteria for …
The first time I read this brief letter from Amy Silverman to herself, 13 years younger, I felt the sting of tears more than once. Writing a letter to yourself may seem like an author’s indulgence, but in many cases, it is nothing less than a subversive act, a declaration of independence you gift to …
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Unfortunately for federal employees who are injured and disabled at work, one of the toughest choices they’ll ever have to make arrives at a terrible time. It’s wonderful to have options as a federal employee. However, understanding the differences between accepting disability retirement and federal workers’ compensation can be a challenge—especially for those already …
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Have you ever wondered how to talk to your children about people with disabilities? Even very well-meaning parents can find themselves in embarrassing situations; children often just say whatever comes into their minds, and that’s not always what you want them to say, especially when it comes to people who might look or act a …
These days flying can be stressful all around. Hurrying up only to wait, increasingly small spaces, and inching your way through a crowded line at a security checkpoint are just a few of the hassles to look forward to on the day of your flight—and that’s assuming all goes to plan. Lost luggage and delays …
Children with special needs and their families are a major portion of the community. According to the US Census Bureau, as of 2010 more than 5 percent of the 53.9 million school-aged children in the country reportedly had a disability, and this doesn’t include unreported disabilities and other special needs that may not officially be …
Did you know that people with disabilities don’t have the same right to a minimum wage that others have? Although this probably strikes most of us as unfair or even shocking, it’s true. The most basic guiding principle of labor law is the familiar “equal pay for equal work.” However, thanks to a federal law …
In this series we’re providing everything there is to know about disability insurance, from pros and cons to the details on how it works. Watch for the pieces in this series to learn all about disability insurance. Overview of disability insurance If you have a car you probably have car insurance, and the majority of …
Bioethics and the disability community have always had a strange and uncomfortable relationship. That is because many of the mainstream controversies that define modern bioethics have a direct impact on people with disabilities: specifically, the use of technology to eliminate disabilities and questions surrounding genetic diversity. Genetic diversity and disability New reproductive technologies often appear …
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